IntelliTect, thank you for your kind support of Survival programming at ACK St. Paul’s Wandeche Church in Kakamega, Kenya. Centers are working hard during the COVID-19 global pandemic to ensure that each family’s health and safety are a priority. Please keep this community in your prayers. This update includes Survival statistics from the center, photos of the most recent Survival activities, and a letter of gratitude from a caregiver at ACK St. Paul’s Wandeche Church.
Survival Statistics at ACK St. Paul’s Wandeche Church (January – June 2020)
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- 17 Mothers and their babies received Survival support
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- 4 babies transitioned to the home-based Child Sponsorship program
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- 33 children currently enrolled in the home-based Child Sponsorship program
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- 5 babies, on average per month, treated for malnutrition
Survival Activities at ACK St. Paul’s Wandeche Church
*Note: Since Compassion received reports from Kenya about this Survival center, the country has limited gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Caregivers learn tailoring skills as a resource for their families and a method to generate income.
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- The Survival program hosts a training session on nutrition. They learn about different food groups, and how to create a balanced diet for their families.
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- A Survival specialist coaches caregivers on basic health and hygiene skills for their children, such as hand washing and how to use the bathroom.
A Letter of Appreciation from Ketray
Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. My name is Ketray, and I am 31 years old. I am the mother of three children including Shantel, who is registered in the Survival program at ACK St. Paul’s Wandeche Child Development Center. I was glad when I received a call from ACK St. Paul’s Wandeche CDC after a Survival specialist visited me in my home to tell me about the program. I started attending group activity lessons at the center which helped me meet other mothers in the community. I have been able to socialize and exchange ideas with them. We learn about the Word of God together in Bible study. The Bible has changed me so much, because now I can apply scripture to my own life and pray for my children. I have gained boldness to encourage other people through God’s Word. I joined a sewing class which has helped me earn some money through tailoring work at home. I can pay school fees for my children and provide food for them. I am so grateful for the support I have received through the Survival program. This has impacted my life positively as a woman. May God bless you so much.
Yours faithfully,
Ketray
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- Ketray tailoring clothing at home.